11 RULES OF WRITING - RULE 10

RULE 10 -- Use the active voice unless you specifically need to use the passive voice

RULE 10 -- EXAMPLES

Incorrect -- Correct

A refund was given to him by the hair regeneration company.
The hair regeneration company gave him a refund.

A good score was achieved by the team.
The team achieved a good score.

A box of chocolates and a dozen roses were presented to the girl by her boyfriend.
The boyfriend presented a box of chocolates and a dozen roses to the girl.

RULE 10 -- REFERENCES
More information about this rule is available from the following sources.

Online Resources:
The Elements of Style: rule 11

Printed References: (see References section)
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